Chapter 337 Oath
The wedding date with Princess Gaoyang is scheduled for the second day of the first lunar month in March of the Spring Festival, the auspicious day of the zodiac.
Originally, according to Qin Mubai's plan, he had to play outside until the beginning of February before going back. However, just as they were about to set out for Yangzhou, an official of the household department of the court came thousands of miles to Xiangyang to find Qin Mubai, saying that the household department and the Zongzheng Temple were ordered by His Majesty to finally rush to transform Qin Mubai's bottom for a few days after the beginning of the year and use it as a wedding room. In many places, you have to ask for the opinions of the son-in-law and the princess.
In addition, there are many complicated things about the arrangement of the wedding ceremony, and it is also necessary for two parties to participate in or "rehearse". One month may not be enough.
Therefore, please invite the son-in-law and the princess to return to Beijing as soon as possible to prepare for the wedding.
At this point, it is not easy for Qin Mubai to embarrass the officials of the Ministry of Household and Zongzheng Temple. After all, it is not easy for them, and the imperial marriage is not a joke, so he has to temporarily change his travel plan and go back to Chang'an.
In this sudden change, Qin Mubai, Princess Gaoyang, mother and sister and others didn't feel anything. Anyway, it's fun to travel all the way. It doesn't matter whether you go to Yangzhou or not, and there will be a great opportunity in the future. On the contrary, Wu Mei Niang was very disappointed. Originally, after the New Year, she kept arranging staff and handing over the business travel affairs in her hands to her subordinates, so that she could get out and travel to Yangzhou with Qin Mubai and others. Now that she suddenly wants to change her way back to Beijing, her efforts have come to nothing.
The married people are Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang. Wu Mei Niang, the daughter-in-law who got married first but didn't go to the door, it is always difficult to participate in their wedding ceremony. Otherwise, she will be embarrassed and sad. Although Princess Gaoyang tried her best to invite her, Wu Mei Niang had to refuse all the time, and later Princess Gao Yang did not insist.
After all, she is also a woman. She knows that Wu Mei Niang only has indescribable suffering in her heart now. So Princess Gaoyang apologized to Wu Mei Niang. In her own words, in her life until now, except for her parents, she feels that she owes Wu Mei Niang, and she feels sorry.
Qin Mubai did not make a statement. From the time Princess Gaoyang refused the love of the wedding room, he and Wu Mei Niang expected that there would be today. He believes in Wu Mei Niang. On the one hand, she has been psychologically prepared, and on the other hand, she is not the kind of woman who can't let go.
Between the two, one look can clear their hearts. This kind of tacit understanding has never been between Princess Gaoyang. Qin Mubai read the sadness from Wu Mei Niang's eyes, but he was more relieved and calm, and he was slightly relieved.
However, with that, Qin Mubai also felt a little guilty about Wu Mei Niang. But he never said "I'm sorry" to Wu Mei Niang.
Because Wu Mei Niang doesn't need it at all.
And a long time ago, Wu Mei Niang said that it was a blessing for Qin Mubai to marry Princess Gao Yang, which could make him struggle for at least 20 years less. She also admitted that it would be good for her man. If other women want to come back, it's absolutely impossible.
Except for Princess Gaoyang, no one can let Wu Mei Niang fall behind.
This is Wu Mei Niang, unique. She is a woman with the nature of jealousy shared by women. But more often, she is wiser and more realistic than most women. She clearly knows that in the world and era of the Tang Dynasty, a rich houseman also needs three wives and four concubines, not to mention princes and nobles and excellent men like Qin Mubai?
It is absolutely unrealistic for any woman to want to enjoy Qin Mubai alone. Instead of this, it's better to let Qin Mubai go freely and let him wander freely, but there is a premise - the woman he is definitely better than Wu Mei Niang and help Qin Mubai!
Therefore, to what extent did Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang have developed? Wu Meiniang knew it, but she never asked or was jealous. However, Qin Mubai fooled around with Princess Gaoyang's maidservants and secretly stayed with Jianghu Cao Mang Chen Yan. She was angry.
In a simple sentence, Qin Mubai wants to be romantic and cheerful, which is okay; but the woman who provokes must be the best, either power or wealth or appearance. There must be one aspect that she is better than her Wu Mei Niang.
This is Wu Mei Niang's "jealousy" and "husband's creed", which is unique, and there is a little Taoist state of "rule by indoing".
When she came to Xiangyang to see Wu Mei Niang again this time, even Qin Mubai suddenly felt that her eyes lit up. In addition to the beauty and wisdom as always, she was more mature and spiritual. The open-mindedness of the mood and the realm of thought make Wu Mei Niang's charm extraordinary.
Qin Mubai has a name in his heart. For today's three confidants, Princess Gaoyang, Wu Mei Niang and Chen Yan, each has their own positioning.
Princess Gaoyang, she needs Qin Mubai much more than Qin Mubai needs or likes her. For her, Qin Mubai was more passive, compassionate and moved, so he fell in love.
Chen Yan, she gave Qin Mubai a simple feeling like a commoner and the most unpretentious peace. With her, Qin Mubai's greatest pleasure is to be relaxed and real. The return to simplicity after the noise and vigor is sometimes more touching and unforgettable. In addition, Chen Yan has nothing to ask for him. Although they are husband and wife, they are more like confidants. It's enough to have a confidant in life, not to mention a confidant?
For Wu Mei Niang, her status has always been irreplaceable. Knowing her from the beginning, Qin Mubai was just out of a kind of hunting and historical plot, and felt that he would not feel sorry for her conscience. But later, Wu Mei Niang gradually became the most ideal wife in his mind, the best virtuous assistant, and the other half of his life.
It can be said without hesitation that for Qin Mubai, the status and significance of Wu Mei Niang in his mind are irreplaceable by Princess Gaoyang and Chen Yan.
This may be unfair to Princess Gaoyang, Chen Yan and others, but it is the truth. Each of the five fingers has its own length, and it is not realistic to treat them equally. Although Qin Mubai is about to marry Princess Gaoyang, Wu Mei Niang is still in the first place in his heart.
Princess Gaoyang also knows about this. Because of this, she has always been polite and reasonable to Wu Mei Niang, and took the initiative to show her goodwill and is willing to 'respect outside and be small inside'. She also realized that Wu Mei Niang is irreplaceable in Qin Mubai's mind.
Everything is fine on this trip. The only thing that makes Qin Mubai feel a little regretful is that he can't "groom" with Wu Mei Niang.
When the water arrives, the canal has not been completed, and it is still not compulsory. If you really want to get married, Wu Mei Niang will be pregnant with a man and a woman. Maybe there will be more trouble at home in the future. It's better to do less than this. This was her mother's idea. Wu Mei Niang did not refute it when she heard it, but she had her own idea. She has always insisted on not living with Qin Mubai "unmarried", which is also a long-term consideration, in order to have fewer trouble in the family in the future.
Otherwise, if you really want to steal an affair, can you really not have time and space?
It's just Wu Mei Niang's insistence!
Wu Mei Niang did not say anything to anyone about this, but Qin Mubai felt it. In addition to regret, he became more and more impressed by this virtuous assistant.
Wu Mei Niang, after all, is not an ordinary woman. If it were any woman, the most instinctive reaction in the face of the threat of her rival is to improve her attractiveness to men, and her status. She can't wait to take the initiative to conceive a child for Qin Mubai. But she didn't, but she didn't take the initiative to refuse. This is her calm, wisdom and long-term vision.
Later, her mother, Liu, thought of this layer and had to praise the extraordinaryness of Wu Mei Niang, and thought that some women were short-sighted and vulgar. She loved and admired this second daughter-in-law who had never passed the door.
He is about to leave Xiangyang and return to Chang'an to get married. At this moment, what Qin Mubai wants to do most is to marry Wu Mei Niang as soon as possible.
With her, there is no need to worry at home and no need in the backyard! - If there is a woman like this, what does the husband want?
Xiangyang Military Mansion, Military Port.
Mother and sister, Princess Gaoyang and her entourage all got on the boat. Qin Mubai held Wu Mei Niang's hand by the boat bridge.
"Mei Niang, I'm leaving." Qin Mubai smiled apologetically and said, "If you hate me, just scold me!"
"It's almost the day when you are happy. Why should I scold you?" Wu Mei Niang's beautiful eyes turned to look at Princess Gaoyang on the deck of the ship and whispered, "I regard you as my man, so I don't care about you marrying Princess Gaoyang. For the sake of our old Qin family, you can marry Princess Gaoyang. I can tolerate it in my heart. You should rest assured.
Qin Mubai felt more guilty after saying this. He clenched Wu Mei Niang's hand and said, "The more you say so, the more uneasy I am. You'd better scold me!"
"I don't scold!" Wu Mei Niang raised the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "Su Lianqing has taught me that if you want a man to remember you, one is not to give yourself easily, and the other is to let him owe. Mu Bai, I want you to miss me when you are around any woman.
Qin Mubai was stunned at first, and then smiled bitterly and said, "Look at you, you have cultivated to a certain level. The thief woman Su Lianqing not only betrayed me, but also ruined you. Let's see how I deal with her when I go back to Chang'an!"
"How dare you! She is mine now! "The dog is still bullying the Lord!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.
"Oh, you are the hostess, and I am the hostess! Why can't you fight?" Qin Mubai curled his lips, stretched out a hand and gently wiped it on the side of her nose. He said softly, "I'm leaving. Wait for me... I will try my best to marry you as soon as possible!"
"No! Let's make a deal first. It's up to me when to marry you. Otherwise..."
"Ok, okay, don't carry it with me, okay?" Qin Mubai interrupted her smile and said helplessly, "This matter will be discussed later. In a word, you are mine, sooner or later!"
Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "I'm not a sword or a horse. I'm a living person. If you treat me badly, maybe I will follow someone else. So, figure it out for yourself!"
Qin Mubai scratched his head and smiled, "You are my woman. I don't beat you and scold you, but I can always clean up those crazy butterflies. Who dares to touch you, or surround you with bad intentions, and see if I don't kill him!"
"You have also become so vulgar." Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "It's really unpleasant. It's like I'm a **| woman who attracts butterflies."
"I'm a layman, but I don't have the extraordinary noble demeanor. If you can't even keep your own woman, what's the point of this life? Qin Mubai laughed, covered Wu Mei Niang's hands in the palm of his hand and warmed up a little. He said, "Okay, to make a long story short, my mother is still waiting for me. I really have to go."
Wu Mei Niang stared at Qin Mubai, with a smile in her eyes, but there was a trace of sadness. She kowtowed her eyelids and nodded gently. She sighed helplessly and said, "Let's go. Don't worry. I'll wait for you in Xiangyang."
"Wait for me."
Regardless of the large number of people present, Qin Mubai held Wu Mei Niang in his arms and kissed her on the forehead. Then he turned around and boarded the boat.
Seeing this scene, Princess Gaoyang pouted gently, with a slightly helpless expression, and some regret and guilt.
"Dip the ship--"
The olive anchor was lifted, and the big ship slowly sailed to the heart of the river. The group were all on the deck, waving goodbye to Wu Mei Niang, Pang Fei and others.
Princess Gaoyang just stood next to Qin Mubai without holding his elbow as usual. She whispered, "Mubai, it's really difficult for you..."
"What did you say?" Qin Mubai turned his head and looked at her curiously.
Princess Gaoyang's expression was rarely calm and sincere, and she smiled and said, "I said, it's really difficult for you and Mei Niang to have lovers. If it weren't for the princess... With my conscience, I would never want to marry the door first, and the dove will occupy the magpie's nest.
Qin Mubai stared at Princess Gaoyang. For a long time, he smiled happily at the corners of his mouth. He patted her on the shoulder with both hands and said seriously, "It's the greatest blessing of my Qin Mubai in this life! - Even if I exchange the whole world for any of you, I won't change it!"
The water of the Han River is surging.
Qin Mubai's words are sonorous - "Remember, Gao Yang, what I just said is a vow! Heaven and earth learn from the same, and the Han water is the proof!"
Princess Gaoyang bit her lip, nodded seriously, and whispered, "Mu Bai, the scene just now reminds me of a sentence in the Book of Songs. I don't read much, but I remember this paragraph very clearly - I want to know you, I will live a long life, the mountains and rivers are exhausted, the winter thunder shakes the summer rain and snow, and the heavens and the earth are combined, but I dare to fight with you!"
"Remember, Mu Bai, this is also an oath, I, Li Linger, said! Heaven and earth learn from the same, and the Han water is the proof!"
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[Work hard in the second chapter of the code, and it is expected to be updated again before 12 o'clock.]